Einleitung/ˈaɪ̯nlaɪ̯tʊŋ/introduction; preface; opening
Einleitung is a German noun that means introduction, preface, or opening. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nlaɪ̯tʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Einleitungen".
Definitions
1.beginning section that provides an overview or prepares for what follows(text, speech, book)
a.short section at the start of a written work
In der Einleitung stellt die Autorin die wichtigsten Themen des Buches vor.—In the introduction, the author presents the main topics of the book.
b.opening part of a speech or presentation
Die Einleitung seiner Rede war sehr überzeugend.—The introduction to his speech was very convincing.
2.act or process of introducing something(general)
a.initial phase when something new is brought in
Die Einleitung des neuen Systems verlief ohne Probleme.—The introduction of the new system went smoothly.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Einleitung | die Einleitungen |
| Genitive | der Einleitung | der Einleitungen |
| Dative | der Einleitung | den Einleitungen |
| Accusative | die Einleitung | die Einleitungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Einleitung" mean in English?
- "Einleitung" means introduction, preface, or opening. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Einleitung"?
- "Einleitung" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nlaɪ̯tʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Einleitung" der, die, or das?
- "Einleitung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Einleitung"?
- The plural of "Einleitung" is "Einleitungen".
- What part of speech is "Einleitung"?
- "Einleitung" is a noun in German.
